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Udoka took the opportunity from the bickering amongst his fellow barrow pusher to secure the client that came requesting for their service. The young boy followed the man to a shop where some certain goods were bought already with another man standing guard over it. After negotiating a price with the two men at the spot, Udoka hurried and put the food items plus some other materials into his barrow and carried it following them, making their way out of the market.

Down along a road that seemed somewhat lonely, a car was parked and both men Udoka followed went towards it, one of them approached a third man that sat at the driver's seat while the other was standing right next to the car boot. Udoka was felt uneasy and pondered as to why their car was parked far off from the market place, yet he remained calm but observant onwards. The boot of opened the car was triggered opened by the driver whom Udoka still hadn't made a clear description of, the man standing near the car boot opened it and Udoka quickly started to trans load what was his barrow into the boot, as he did this his eyes monitored the man behind him, the strange man from the drivers' seat alighted, he was rough looking, muscular and tall, carrying a bottle of drink and was smoking a cigarette, he went and sat at the front bonnet of the car while talking with the other man in whispering tone, Udoka was now done trans loading and started to demand his money from the man that has been standing behind him, whom in reply instructed him to go and see their oga over at the front, Udoka approached the man, having greeted him requested that he be paid for his services, the man seemed dazed and mean looking towards Udoka, he started saying unnecessary things, even made advances to lure the boy to smoke or drink but Udoka refused, the man drops the bottle on the ground and brought out some money from his back pocket to pay him but that wasn't his intention, as soon as he was sorting the money to pay the young boy, the other man that was with him mischievously walked slowly beside Udoka with his two arms behind his back, while the other that was at the car boot also was coming to his direction, Udoka was suspicious on what was quickly happening around him that he started to withdraw back, behind him was a thick forest, the oga inquired why he was walking back and that he should come close to take the money he was now offering him, these men slowly surrounding him were kidnappers, and what seemed to be their oga's plan is to catch Udoka once he tries collecting money from his hand and knock him out unconscious, Udoka wanted to collect the money but with the way the other two were closing in around him triggered an anxiety and fear in him to suddenly run away from them, dashing into the forest, this spurred the two men to chase after him, their oga shouted furiously commanding that they get the boy, he reaches into his driver's seat and brings out a pistol, he quickly smokes off the tiny cigarette left in his hand and runs forward towards the direction his men followed in chasing the boy

To be Continued...

by Prince Kabal

Back at the underground warehouse, professor Stein was being engaged with running some analysis and pushing a couple of buttons here and there while Batman was watching the latest news on the wide big screen to know what's currently happening in the city that was almost notoriously wiped out by the Joker and his goons that had earlier planted many bombs even a nuclear one but thanks to the justice league the terrorist attack wasn't successful but there were places a few bombs did go off and some random shooting at some public places. No sooner Batman receives a call from Flash.

"Have you found him ?" Batman desperately asked
"No not yet still searching"
"O! my"
"What is it professor"
"Superman didn't go back in time"
"What, what does he me he didn't go back in time ?" Flash inquires out of frustration
"Professor Stein please explain"
"The portal isn't just a time machine but also a portal that can transport you to another universe, I didn't see it before, flash you aren't in the past but another earth like universe dated in a past, i must say its like Clark Kent didn't want to be found"
"Yes he knew what the machine was and travelled to a different universe and worse still a period that's in the past which will make it harder for you Flash to find him"
"That's just great"
"Only you flash can do this, even if some of us were to carry out the search with you..."
"Yeah ! Yeah ! I know it will be impossible to cover such ground, & with the Joker still running loose all over Gotham. Alright I will keep you all posted"
"Good luck"
"Yea..."

Batman was really worried and seemed dazed, the professor looks at him momentarily before going back to what he was doing. Suddenly a breaking news report emerges on the big screen attracting their attention. The female news reporter at the scene was reporting that a bomb had gone off at the east section of a company building and that there appears to be a hostage situation, before she could continue, up above at the middle floor of the building a window frame suddenly shatters; a man was being thrown out through it with something that appeared to be a long cloth tied around his neck, the man was left hanging by the cloth that strangled him to death very quickly.

"My word" the professor gasped

In turning to see the reaction of Batman, the professor could't find him, as he was now alone in the warehouse, although taking unaware he wasn't too surprised in the way Batman had left. Batman was already on his way to the location driving his super military vehicle, in the process he calls Wonder woman.

"we have a hostage situation"
"I know on my way there with the others"

He hangs up, and speeds off to his intended destinations

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The following day, Aunt Ngozi arrives at the compound of Maazi Chika, Emeka and his younger brother Ebube was with her as well. They had come to take Amara along with them to Maazi Eloka's compound for the moonlight story tales occasionally held at his place in which many children of the village attended. Emeka's aunt would also be assisting in the food preparations done at the compound for the following day's new yam festival. Maaazi Chika and Mma Amara along with their two daughters; Amara and ifunanya came out of the house and welcomed them, the adults exchanged pleasantries, Emeka and quickly greeted Amara's parents who with smiles greeted back. Having discussed a little while Amara's parents allowed Emeka's Aunt to take their daughters with them to said place, there were farewell waving of hands exchanged in the process as the Aunt and children left the compound.

It was late in the evening at Maazi Eloka's compound; at a very tall tree there were gathered some children that were sitting on the ground, their eyes were fixed at an old man sitting on chair close to the tree as he told them a tale although there was one or two distractions going on amongst the children, his name was Maazi Eloka, a retired chief priest of the community, he had growned white beards, a weak colored brown eyes and bare hair. The children suddenly started clapping as he had now ended a story tale.

"Children do you want to hear one last story tale before you go and eat ?"
"Yes Maazi Eloka !!!" Many of the children shouted
"Good" He responded smiling at them.

Papa Uche the eldest son of old man who was also now the chief priest of the land walked up to him and both engaged in a conversation but in a lower tone.

"I can smell the jolliof rice" Uche alerts his friends lined up sitting beside him, he continues to inhale the smell weirdly that amused Amara.
"I hope I will get the chicken laps" Ikenna expressed
"Me too" Emeka agreeing with him
"They will only put for us beef, the adults will eat the chicken" Uche countered to inform them before hand being that his the son of the chief priest and knows some of things that goes on in their compound.
"I have finished drinking my own bottle of coke" Ifunaya tells her sister
"My own remains small" Amara replies her

Uche spots Charles arriving at the scene having been dropped off and handed over to Uche parents by his father by name Maazi Badmus. He is their long time friend that had earlier moved to the city to study but now back for holidays and for the coming new yam celebration. Uche beckon on him to join them where they were sitting which he obliged, they were happy to see him, especially Amara and Uche. They were asking him a lot of questions while they waited for the old man to resume the story telling. Charles was a smart boy, cunning, proud and can be rude. It didn't take much time before he started expressing those traits when answering few of their questions which annoyed Emeka and Ikenna a bit but restrained themselves.

"Charles what are you doing" Amara asks
"Am just checking my phone"
"Wow you have a phone"
"Wow" Uche joined in and drew closer to where Charles sat to see the phone.
"My father bought it for me, it has a torch light"
"You are lucky" Uche squealed in excitement
"Its small but my father said he will buy a bigger one for me during christmas but he will give it to me when I enter boarding school next year"
"That's nice" Amara responded
Emeka just watched without saying anything while ikenna having made some glances towards the phone Charles was advertising he showed no excitement but was earnestly waiting for the next story.
"Maybe my own papa will buy one for me" Uche indicated
"Stop dreaming, its only city boys that have rich parents like mine can buy phones"
"Look at what this one is saying" Emeka countered
"You people are still village ooo!!!, you can't understand or use it"
"But you can't you teach us ?" Ikenna inquired
"Please that will be next year, and I will start with Amara when next I visit"
"Ewu!, who cares that you have a phone" Ikenna replied with resentment
"Boaster" Emeka added
"You people are just jealous"
"Stop it naaa!!!" Amara pleaded
"I love that story of the proud lion" Uche interferes bring up the topic to calm the nerves amongst his friends
"Yes its a shame how the hunters killed him and used him for food" Amara followed up
"That's what happen to people that think too big of themselves" Emeka notes
"Bia Emeka what are you implying and why are you looking at me when saying that ?"
"Am just saying, did I call your name"
"Better mind your what you say to me Emeka"
"And what will you do eh Charles ?"
"You are just trying me, jealousy"
"Proud lion, try any nonsense and you and I will fight here now"
"Biko biko two of you don't come and spoil this story telling my grandpa wants to tell us with your fight, please ooo am begging"
"No leave them to fight" Ikenna without a care replies
"Please don't fight" Amara pleads again

Maazi Eloka was free now after his son left and got ready to tell them another story, he smiled as he screened through the faces of the children sitted close before him earnestly waiting for another tale.

"Story Story"
"Story!!!!!" The children shouted
"Once upon a time"
"Time time"
"Now the story I am about to tell you was a real life scary story that happened in our village community"
"Tell us the story" many of them shouted in reply, there was little ongoing murmuring amongst the children, some were excited and some others scared in hearing a scary story.
"The story is about a young boy called Udoka who was the only son of his widowed mother. To cater for their needs the mother sometimes goes to the farm to plant and harvest some crops which she will then go to the market to sell in order to make money while her son carries Barrow to the isuofia market to make money by carrying the items people bought from the market to whatever motor that they will put it in"

"Poor people" Charles hints
Few of his friends including Emeka momentarily looks at him surprised at his utterance, even he wasn't all that paying attention to the story as he was meddling with his phone.

"This was how they catered for themselves in their home and they seem contented with it. One day as Udoka was about leaving for the market his mother stopped him, insisting that he should follow her to the farm to help her in planting some seeds and ridging, but Udoka refused as he was focused and enthusiastic in going to the market to work today, his mother pleaded with him severally to come and help her at the farm because she just couldn't do it all by herself but Udoka was still adamant that he instead wanted to go and work, promising her that next time he would gladly join her at the farm. His mother was quite disappointed and sighed, she allowed him go and without hesitation he left with his barrow.
During the afternoon period, the isuofia market was not all that quite busy with trade activities as there were low turnout of customers during that time. a gathered group of barrow pushers were sitting at a location, some were resting while a few were busy scouting for potential clients that may want their service. There were spontaneous conversations and arguments going on amongst them in the process, Udoka was more busy glancing the market scene, an average adult man was suddenly approaching their location, he was wearing a blue jean and black polo and was putting on a dark shade eye glasses.

To be Continued....

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By Prince Kabal.

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As he came nearer to them with a deadly intent, the knights half round the king seemed jittery, one knight summoned courage and ran speedily a few steps towards the dark prince to strike him with his sword but Stephano in one arm swing strikes him, sending the knight flying and crashing on top of one of the guest tables, other knights didn't hesitate and charged to confront him, sword clashes erupted, a swing or strike by the dark Prince felt like giants force that no normal human could handle, he seemed to also have an incredible high instinct and flexible speed to maneuver swords swinging at him from left to right, he chopped off heads and arms, gave massive blows and kicks to a few and terribly killed the rest. In slaying last one in a flash he had swiftly ran to his father striking his sword forward against him but the king blocked the strike fiercely with his sword and powerfully repelled the dark Knight with a strike of his he countered blocking but it subtly forced him to take some steps back and seemed a bit surprised, so did the wizard behind him some distance off.

"You aren't the only one empowered with magic" the king pointed out

His sword glowed seamlessly with engraved mystic symbols as he wielded it up close to his face. Quickly the dark Knight ran to him again bearing up his sword as if enraged, the sword fight began, Stephano was merciless as all his strikes was with intent to kill his father in a cruel way, the king maneuvered, blocked and swinged his sword with any chance he could get, being old he was more on the defensive as his son's diabolical strikes were severely heavy and dangerous, even when taking the openings and striking at him his sword rebounced off from his son's armour that was magically warded, it pleased horox whom wore a mischievous smile, Cinderella was helpless as she didn't know what to do even though she wanted to help her father-in-law. The clash of swords continued and in extension it was getting to the old, who was forced to be going back towards where his throne was. the dark Knight made another near death kill which his father blocked forcing him to his knees, without a second thought stephano kicks him hard sending him roughly tumbling and rolling on the ground, no one could interfere, as some were afraid and others hesitant or hiding. Cinderella was a few distance close to where his father in law laid, she hesitated a bit seeing that the dark knight was walking slowly towards the king, but then she ran to help him up while taking momentarily caution at the incoming dark Knight behind her, the king earnestly pleaded to her to stay away from from scene in order not to be injured or killed. Cinderella was introvertly looking at a man who was gasping anxiously, with a battered face and damaged left eye, flowing blood from his forehead and sorrow that gripped him, she could feel the trembling of the man and was full of pity and tears. He kept insisting that she leaves him and be safe amongst the crowd but she stubbornly refused and was trying effortlessly to help him up, and she was succeeding at that but the dark Knight drew closer and now almost close to her slowly raising his sword up, the king saw what was about happening at her back, in getting up he pushes Cinderella away from him which made her fall to the ground, he blocks another lightning strike that seemed to be meant for Cinderella, his strenght was failing him but he he managed in fighting back but his attempts exposed he was weak, Stephano realized this and countered with full sword striking assault, his sword severed his flesh with sliced cuts making him bleed, a tactical sword skill implored by Stephano in process made the king to drop his sword to the floor, this made Cinderella's eyes pop wide open fearing the worst, as with some others. Stephano strikes his father with a swing of his back left arm on his face which threw him unto his throne in a dreadful seating posture, quickly the dark Knight flew from where he was and struck his sword cutting right inside his father's chest and passing through his heart making him squeal and vomiting blood, he sorrowfully looks straight on towards his son's eyes and uses his right hand to grab his sword that he continued to plunge into him. Cinderella called out to him screaming in tears.

"You deserve this...'

Stephano uses his left hand to cover his father's nose and mouth in order for him not to breath or say anything. Only his eyes watched him begging for mercy and his other hand holding unto his shoulder repelling him off but to no success.

"I hate you....
Die old man" he forces his sword further into him.which lit the king's eyes and suddenly he died. Knowing his father was dead he looks at him with no remorse and removes his sword out from him, he stands erect momentarily still looking at him and suddenly uses his left hand to grab his father's lifeless body on the shoulder and throws him out of it onto the floor. He then sits down, facing the people watching he smiled

"All hail your new king"

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It was sunset, things looked humid and calm in Maazi Chika's compound, the owner himself was just returning to his house after a hard days' work on the the farm, he carried along with him his cutlass & hoe as he made way into the compound.

(Clears throat)
"Ugodia !, Ugodia !" He summoned slowly
"Yes nna anyi, am coming" Ugodia replied loudly from the house
"Biko hurry up and come please"
he makes his way to a long bench that is right in front of the house, he drops his tools on one side, and gradually takes a sit. Ugodia quickly comes out to welcome his husband
"Nna anyi you are back, nno !" she greeted with a humble gesture
"My dear, please take these tools inside, and quickly get me my food, agu ji'm here now"
"Ok nna anyi" she quickly picks up the tools
"How was work on the farm ?"
"It was ok, although the sun was very terrible on me and ifeanyi"
" O! Ifeanyi volunteered to help you ?"
"Yes yes, he did"
"Eeyah! He tried"
"He did well, I like how selfless he his, anyway it is well"
"That's good, let me go and get the food, I prepared your favourite" she announced with a smile going to the backyard of the house.
"You mean Egwusi soup and akpu, Ugom' you have done well, hurry and bring it" he laughs and gestures with excitement.

Not too long Ugodia brings his food and drinking water on a tray, Maazi Chika had already brought a stool and placed it in front of where he sat. After laying his meal before him, both exchanged pleasantries, Ugodia rushed to get a bowl of water for his husband to wash his hands. Maazi Chika was really excited about his food, the soup was sumptuously garnished with pieces of goat meat. His wife brought a bowl of water which the husband collected from her, she sat beside him and watched him wash his hands, after he was done, she took the bowl from him and kept it on the ground, Maazi Chika quickly began to eat his meal.

"Ugom you can join me"
"Thank you nna anyi" she washes her hand and joins his husband in the meal
"Ugom!, this meal wonderful" both of them laugh
"You deserve the best dear" she replied

After some minutes they had finished eating the food, Ugodia had gone and brought a clean bowl of water for his husband to wash his hands having poured away the earlier one. He continued to shower more praise to her. Ugodia arranges the plates on the tray so to take them to the kitchen.

"Ehe! wait Ugom" he holds her on one hand pausing her from what she was doing
"Where is my Amara and Chioma ?, I haven't seen them"
"O! They both went out to play with their friends at the village square"
"But why did you allow them to go, have they done their chores and done their homework ?"
"Don't worry nna anyi they have done all of it before they left"
"Are you sure ?, you know I don't like them going far from the house, these days bad things are happening"
"Stop worrying nna anyi, I made sure they didn't go alone, they followed their friends, besides nna anyi am aware of what you said, but only God protects his own, and besides they are kids they need to have fun once in a while with their friends"
"O! Well if you say so, we just have to be careful that's what am saying"
"Nna anyi you are right, they will be coming back soon, I gave them a specific time to come back"

Walking swiftly through the compound gates were their daughters Amara and Chioma they were talking about, the noise made from the gate they opened drew the attention of their parents.

"They are already back nna anyi" Ugodia announced and quickly carries the tray towards the backyard.
"Daddy good afternoon"
"Daddy good afternoon" both girls greeted
"Ehe! How are my daughters doing ?, come and sit with me"
"Daddy we are fine" Amara replied

The girls happily sat beside their father, one on the right, the other on the left

"So you two went to play at the village square with your friends ?"
"Yes daddy, I played oga and I win sometimes" Chioma answered in a meek way
"Even me self, then I later watched the boys play football" Amara noted
"Wow!, is that so, you two really enjoyed yourselves"
"Yes!" They replied, their father laughed and smiled in content
"Daddy one day I will learn to play ball, I like it" Amara declared
Maazi Chika laughs again, he crosses his hands over the shoulders of his daughters in warm closure and embrace.

"It is well, but as long you take your studies seriously, it is very important"
"Yes daddy we promise to take it seriously" Amara replied
"Yes daddy, we will be taking first in class everytime"
Their father laughs agian and nodded with satisfaction on what he heard from the two
"That's good to hear from both of you"
"What are you people talking about ?" Ugodia inquired from behind with a smile as she came and join them on the bench.

The family engaged in a wonderful conservation and were enjoying the natural serene as they normally did, Ugodia later took the children inside so that they would take their bath and later have their evening meal. Maazi Chika insisted on still staying outside and was now comfortably sitting on chair his wife had brought for him as he requested. He remained their just to think and enjoy the cool breeze that had suddenly flooded their compound. He was relaxed and happy, enjoying the serene around him.

To be continued....

by Prince Kabal

Chapter 1


Its was a playful atmosphere in Umueli towns' village square as children engaged in different varieties of local games; mainly the boys played soccer and some of the girls played oga, while a few were busy chasing one another. After having had her turn playing oga Amara took a distant break and came over to watch the boys play ball, she was 12 and had piercing black eyes with a slim body added with a fair tone of complexion, suddenly a boy ran towards where she was and laid down on the grass, it was one of her best friend's; by name Uche, breathing fiercely and appearing worn out, she chuckled a bit, joining them were Emeka and Ikenna; their set have just been sacked by the opposing team remaining on the small carved field who were to soon face another set to play them.

"Hey Amara" Emeka greeted, now taking a sit down on the bare ground close to uche to catch his breath.
"Hi Emeka, this people have sacked your team, you people were not playing very well"
"See who is talking" Uche replied, adjusting himself where he laid
"Is it not Emeka's fault, you can't pass the ball, always playing shot, na igbafu ball all the time " Ikenna pointed out, and looking at them angrily.
"You nko!, that likes to dribble, why should I pass the ball to you, when at the end they will take it from you" Emeka responded with a little anger looking straight at him.
"Bia ! If u don't want to play in my set, go and find another set, and you Amara shut up"
"Hey! Ikenna, it is my set ok, you two weren't playing very well, and left only me to be defending, (sighs)" Uche preached but not really caring much about their performance, he simply just enjoyed the game.
"Don't try to insult Amara again" Emeka warned
"Your head there, what will you do" Ikenna countered in a daring voice, gesticulating in a negative manner towards Emeka
"I have finished telling you" Emeka looked away, not wanting to continue in the quarrel
"You people should just stop your arguing" Amara blasted
"Ehe!, Amara will you be coming to my place tomorrow for the story time with my grand papa ?" Uche inquired
"Ehe! now..., I will come with my sister"
"My aunt will come and take her..we will all go together and I will bring my brother too" Emeka informed them
"Ha! I can't wait for it, day before tomorrow will be new yam festival, and many people will come to you peoples' place to prepare the food that will be served on that day" Emeka added.
"I heard Kenechukwu will come back to tomorrow from the city with with his dad" Ikenna chipped in while being focused on the football play on the field
"That's true ooo!, I can't wait to see him, its been long " Uche responded, followed by Amara with a nod of the head
"Leave that one, he only likes to think to big of himself, n'eko ka bingo.. always boasting anytime he comes home for Christmas"
"No ooo! Emeka, that's just how he is " Amara replied
"Ikenna you will come now ?" Uche asked
"Why won't I come, many food will be prepared there, I will come to help them eat it"

They all laughed, their attention were slowly now drawn to the others playing ball, Ikenna was anxious and a bit irritated that it was taking too long for one set to be sacked, and was shouting making himself heard for someone to score, Uche tagged along on the protest, even though it still won't be them next if any set was to be sacked. Emeka and Amara didn't say much but just watched the game.

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by Prince Kabal

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"Miss me father ?" Stephano asked rhetorically

Murmuring grew like quick weeds in the ballroom. Prince Charming momentarily looks at his father as he was in shock. Cinderella was uncertain what was going on, she trembled at heart and tries to learn what the problem was.Suddenly the seven knights that stood on his way were mystically air lifted and were being strangled in mid air, the people were shocked, some anxious and petrified at the sight. Quickly they were dropped hard to the floor; all were instantly motionless and dead. The dark prince smiled with no care, the figure that had done this came forth slowly and joined the dark prince right by his side, it was his wizard Horoth, this increased the peoples murmuring.

"Wasn't he banished" a voice amongst the people aired
"Why has he come back" another whispered
"Evil has befallen us" an old Lady muttered

The king was shocked to the bones, he couldn't believe what he was seeing.

"Surprise surprise father, I am back"
"What are you doing here you evil spawn and you bring back a banished murderer for wizard to this kingdom " the king countered

Prince was shocked from his father's reply. The king in fury takes demanding yet slow steps forward towards them walking pass his son and daughter in law, his guards followed him.

" Am not surprised by your utterance you retch of an old man, but I think am surprised at their faces, they seem to have seen a ghost, even my younger brother over there, let me guess you lied to the entire kingdom what you did to me that very day"

"Keep quiet you child from hades"
"Father!!!!" Prince Charming beckoned drawing his attention
"That's your eldest son and my brother you are talking to in such a manner" he walks up to him leaving Cinderella behind
"Brother I thought you were eaten by the wolves, we all did"
"Be silent Prince Charming, don't talk to him" The king ordered
"And why is that father, doesnt he deserve to know the truth, don't they all deserve to know the truth old man ?" He walks forward to the centre of the ballroom looking at everyone with an arrogant and sadistic expression.
"This despicable short dwarf I call a father and you called a king took me out when i was a teenager for the royal hunt, the game was to hunt wolves but this time I was the one to be hunted, I was the animal he sought to kill that very day"

Again the murmuring increased, there was confusion and mixed opinions.

"Finding out that he wanted to kill me, I ran for my life, his guards chased after me in horses through the woods, they weren't the only thing chasing me, as I constantly ran and his, vicious wolves trailed me, I was in their territory and was surrounded by them and my their eyes were unforgiving, afar off I saw this man on his horse with his guards who saw my predicament but did nothing, I called out to him severally to come save me but turned his back on me and left me"

All eyes were gazed at the king, some questioning whether what the dark prince said was true, others already assuming that he must have done.

"I wasnt killed by wolves if thats the story you were told rather this wicked dwarf I had once loved and cherished with respect fed me to the wolves"

The king felt caved in, a secret he had buried for years had escaped and now here to ruin him.

"Father is this true ?" Prince Charming skeptically asked
The king paused reminiscing for a while, sad yet angry

"Yes I did it"

There was a lot of gasped from the crowd

"He is cursed, an evil spawn that would bring darkness into the land, this was foretold by the great white wizard, I couldnt help but do the needful to kill my son that I loved so much. I put the safety and love for you all standing right here today because he was to bring sorrow and darkness, alas he didn't die, but has returned with the evil foretold, and look he is in league with that child killing wizard we all banished, what..
"

"Yes father you are right, am here to bring sorrow and the great darkness to this kingdom, I am here to ascend that throne that rightfully belongs to me, I am here to rule, to end your life old man, and nothing or no one will stop me and why because leaving me out there, abandoning at my immediate peril gave birth to a hungry beast inside...."

He wickedly smiled

"And this hungry beast will be satisfied and bear this in mind old man, it was all your fault, he separated us brother, he broke mom's wishes, he left me out there to die, he lied to you, anything you want to say ?"

Prince Charming was filled with mixed thoughts and emotions, he stood motionless and confused, his father watched him and knew the heart break he had caused to his dear son, at that moment the sword from his sons hand fell which caught everyones attention,

"Father you brought this upon yourself, upon all of us
Our Mother died because of losing my brother, you lied to her, she will ashamed just as I am"

The prince was very angry and gave a stern look at his father as he walked away from him, he made his way out the ballroom not caring what would happen next, even forgetting his bride who tries calling after him but didnt answer. the dark prince gave the permission to his men to let him leave. Outside the ballroom he stopped and looked back at his father once again and then leaves. the king was deeply troubled and quickly drew out his sword.

"For this Stephano you will die by the sword"
"No old man
He slowly puts back his helmet on
"It is you and anyone in this palace that chooses to support you will die in mercilessly in my hands" The dark prince countered with a deep bass voice under the helmet and draws out his long sword which he momentarily admired.
"No one should interfere" he commands the wizard and his troops outside
"I will enjoy slaughtering you"
The king and his knights positioned themselves ready, the people in the ballroom were drawing back widening the centre of the the room. The dark Prince began to approach them without an iota of fear, the symbolic mystic ruins in his dark armour glowed and his eyes glowed red. The king knew that his son was empowered with dark magic.

To be Continued....

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Hello again, take a walk with me through a tragic and horrifying adventure of six kids who found themselves in a forbidden forest facing uncertainties and worst nightmares as there weren't guarantees for them to making it out alive or will any of them do ?

also if this story is too petrifying for you, you might as well would take interest in reading another novel of mine am also dropping in this forum titled:
Superman & Cinderella

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Continued....

Across bountiful lushes of forest, spread with rivers and plains lands lies a glimmering far away kingdom surrounded by many falling hills. It was a glorious place to behold, having an enchanting castle, satellite villages, tarvens, cottages and mystical ruins. Right in the kingdom; at the very heart inside the king's palace was an ongoing event, the charming prince and son to the king was set to wed his heartthrob, a lady he was drawn to ever since the ballroom dance, a 19 years old kindhearted and humble maiden with strawberry-blonde hair, blue eyes, and fair complexion, her name was Cinderella. Many people far and wide had gathered for the wedding ceremony, some from various occupations, towns and kingdoms.
The cousin of Prince Snow White was present with her envoy representing her husband a king from another far away kingdom. The interior structure and decoration were of high standard class (French like to say), classic music was being played, lots of movements from the guests who also were interacting with one another.

The King was escorted with son and some Knight guards making their way into the ballroom, they received warm cheers and ovations from the people gathered. The king was extremely happy and momentarily met few guests he was familiar with and some others he got acquainted with along with his son, the prince was happy to see Snow White as both exchanged mutual pleasantries, the Father and son continued on their way towards their royal reserved thrones. As things got going, everyone was calmly waiting for the soon to be wedded bride to come.

Far off from the palace was a quaking march through a wide path in the forest that was leading to the kingdom, it was an order of chilvary in dark armour uniforms making their way through the forest, they were led by a rider leading in front; a Knight in a solid black plate armour with mystic engravings and horror looking dark helmet; he was called the Dark Knight, riding on their own horses accompanying him on his left and right was a revered wizard by name horoth, some of his best murderous generals and a medium giant muscular beast. It seemed as if even dark clouds followed them as they drew near to the palace which was their destination.

Arriving already inside the castle in front of the palace entrance was a beautifully decorated carriage that Cinderella carried in accompanied by calvary knights that were sent to protect and be her escorts. After the carriage stopped the door was opened from the outside by a palace guard, stepping out of it was the blue eye maiden, her subtle grace and purity was written all over her glowing in great glory.
following from behind and coming out from the carriage was her step mother; lady Treimane and her step sisters; Drizella and Anastasia who were her ladies in waiting, the two sisters were bickering as usual, while their mother was filled with contempt, utter disdain towards Cinderella that she couldn't help expressing; boldly written on her face and an eye twitching annoyance stirred by her daughters occasional banter but yet she showed a cold decorum. Cinderella pooled at them with a dying smile and a wave of the head unsurprised by what she saw, she however looked forward up the stairs with an awakens smile knowing its her day. Following behind they accompanied Cinderella as she made her way up the stairs and into the palace. lastly coming out of the coach was two of Cinderella's mice friends named Jaq and Guus, who could talk, they were immensely excited to be in big castle and hurried upstairs to hide and attach themselves under Drizella's cloth in order to witness the wedding of their friend.
The eloquent adviser to the king; Sir Timothy was the one who welcomed and greeted the ladies at the entrance hall and was to serve as their guide to the ballroom hall. On reaching the hall, Lady Tremaine disciplines the bickering sisters to keep quiet, the doors were opened by two standing guards standing outside, Cinderella was suddenly faced with a multitude of guests who on hearing the blowing trumpets quickly turned to the entrance door to see the new bride of the prince. Amazed by all the guests that were in attendance that had stood waiting for her arrival and now watching her earnestly with mixed faces, she resolved in her mind to be calm, there was a cleared path in the ballroom, at the end she could see her prince and father-in-law who were happy to see her. She smiled back at them and boldly began to walk before them with eloquence, grace and a beating expectation onwards to her charming prince, her ladies in waiting followed, Drizella and Anastasia dared not do anything silly with their mother following them from behind, as they made their way through the ballroom. Many of the guests especially her friends and many others from poor backgrounds began to applaud her even little children, she drew courage from this while walking, her smile towards them was all they needed.
She finally meets up with her prince who takes her by her hand and kisses her, even adding a few complementaries in a whispering tone, both shared smiles as they'd were standing before the presence of the king who had gotten up and drew close to them.
He was very happy and proud, there was a lessening silence in the hall

"Today as a father and your king am proud and excited just like many of you to witness this union between these two love birds, my son the heir and next ruler now will be having a future companion right beside him when he rules.
Its with great privilege to be the custodian to wed them both
It doesn't matter to me what her class is or which people she associates the most but just as Cinderella won my son's heart, she is also won mine with her deep compassion for the poor, humility, hard work and composure. She is a true princess and in the future a worthy crowned Queen, bless you dear
And now as I wed you both let this be for your happily ever after"

Before he continued, the king was suddenly interrupted as his attention and that's of many others were drawn by some noises made behind the closed door, every guest were curious to know what's happening outside the ballroom. It appeared that something was busy tearing things about.

"Stop right there, Stop, in the name of the king"

They all heard, and a silent fear crept in amongst them and murmuring visited many lips.
Suddenly they could hear sword clashing, the royal adviser beckoned on the knights present in the ballroom who quickly rallied round to guard the royal family where they were, while some went and stationed at the door with hands anxiously reaching to their swords, The prince drew out his sword.

"I said stop Sir"

Suddenly the door was blasted, one of the doors flew from its hinges and landed over some guests who a few got injured in the process, the entrance was wide open also throwing in an unconscious Knight across in the centre of the ballroom floor having been bashed by the medium giant beast, even the stationed knights at the door lost their balance, some even falling to the floor. The people were terrified on what was happening, and all the more seeing the horrible beast that stood outside the ballroom, it made many take some steps backward.

A man appeared boldly clapping sarcastically making his way in the ballroom, it was the dark knight, the king's knights stationed near the door, found their balance, some getting up stood and lined up stopping the unknown person from further taking any steps forward aiming their swords towards the threatening figure, the dark Knight stopped and calmly removed his helmet, a facial look of the man was that of a blonde brown eyes young man wearing a sinister smile.

"Not today father" he loudly voiced out
This stared up wild murmuring amongst the crowd.

"Stephano" the king reacted subtle
"Brother ?" says Prince Charming

Stephano stretched his vicious smile

To be continued......

by Rogue Writer